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  London Shopping Guide: mp3cityguides Walking Tour , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 50min

  Historical and cultural walking tours of Europe's finest cities. Where is the new centre of London's fashion industry? Where are the funkiest retro shops? Which streets are best if you want to escape from the chain stores? What's the best way to experience the retail of madness of Oxford Street? What's happening to London's traditional tailors and gentleman's outfitters that you should know about? The mp3cityguides guide to shopping in London is a new and easy to use guide to London's shops. We start in Notting Hill by telling you how best to explore the market and where to find antiques, food and second hand clothes. We then tell you the history of the King's Road from Mary Quant's Bazaar to the arrival of the Sex Pistols and point out where you can still find interesting shops amongst the chains. Knightsbridge might be choked with traffic but the mp3cityguides' London Shopping Guide will show you where you can window shop in peace. We then move onto the West End and pick out the best individual shops. Savile Row is changing with traditional tailors becoming more open to new customers and funky new tailors opening shops on the Row. We'll also show you where you can get the best shirts in Jermyn Street. The market and the Piazza are what most people think of if you say Covent Garden but the best places to shop in Covent Garden are not the most well known. The shops in Neal Street and Seven Dials offer cutting edge design and are great if you're looking for labels, clothes and accessories that are out of the ordinary. Bermondsey and the area around the Oxo Tower are also great places to find interesting and exciting new designers and retailers - we'll tell you which ones to look out for and show you where they are with our unique edit-it-yourself pdf London shopping guide. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Simon Brooke. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/sp/mpcg/000021/sp_mpcg_000021_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Venice: mp3cityguides Walking Tour , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 62min

  Historical and cultural walking tours of Europe's finest cities. We'll guide you through the narrow, winding streets and along the canals past many of the city's most stunning churches and art galleries and through its picturesque squares. We'll show you the most beautiful monuments - and perhaps the ugliest - as we tell you about their history and show you what to look out for. We'll also tell you the history of this remarkable city. So that you'll feel you'll know it as well simply seeing it. You'll hear the gruesome legend of how St Mark became patron saint of Venice and find out why we should all be grateful to Attila the Hun. As you wander past the elegant facade of the world famous La Fenice Opera House, we'll fill you in on the mystery behind the fire that destroyed it in 1996 and discuss the scandal and rumour surrounding it that still divides Italy. You'll hear why one church has two front entrances and learn about why Venice looks and feels the way it does. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Simon Harry Brooke. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/sp/mpcg/000013/sp_mpcg_000013_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Dublin: mp3cityguides Walking Tour , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 70min

  Historical and cultural walking tours of Europe's finest cities. As well as its bars and writers, Dublin is known for its Georgian architecture and this walking tour of Dublin starts at one of the most famous examples of this great building style. The Hugh Lane Gallery is Dublin's most celebrated art gallery and your guide to Dublin will tell you the history of the gallery and what to look out for inside. You'll also hear about the sad story behind it. The Irish are known as natural story tellers and the Children of Lir is one of Ireland's most celebrated and romantic fairytales. Your audio tour of Dublin will show you the statue dedicated to this tale and, of course, tell you the story itself. As you walk down O'Connell Street you'll learn about the history of Dublin and then you'll arrive at the Post Office Building, a key site in Ireland's struggle for independence. We'll also tell you about the monument of Light, also known as the Spike which is said to be the world's largest sculpture and, after we've pointed out the statue of James Joyce, your guide to Dublin will then lead you down to the Liffey. You'll hear about the H'penny Bridge and how it got its name and about the Custom House and James Gandon, the architect of this great Dublin landmark. Your downloadable tour will then lead you to the Irish Parliament Building and you'll develop your understanding of Dublin and its history as we talk about what you can see and we tell you about the history of what is known as the Irish House of Lords. Opposite is Trinity College and again you'll learn about the history of this great university and find out what to see if you want to go inside. Merrion Square, our next stop, is another great example of Dublin's Georgian architectural heritage. Hidden away is a statue of Oscar Wilde, once a resident of Merrion Square - opposite him, tellingly, is his pregnant wife Constance and the figure of a young man. PLEASE NOTE: ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Simon Brooke. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/sp/mpcg/000022/sp_mpcg_000022_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Amsterdam Tour: mp3cityguides Walking Tour, Hörbuch, Digital, 67min

  Historical and cultural walking tours of Europe's finest cities... Relaxed and friendly, the smallest of Europe's major capital cites feels more like a village but its history is controversial, fascinating, and often bloody. Our tour starts at Anne Frank's house and then goes on via the beautiful Westerkerk church to the city's simple but moving monument to its gay residents who have suffered over the years. Further on, we'll explain the meaning of the XXX that you'll see everywhere and reveal where the term Dutch courage comes from. As we pick out the other sites, such as Dam Square, we'll tell you about why this unique city looks the way it does and what is being done to preserve it so you'll have a sense of the real Amsterdam as it is today - not just the picture-postcard image. As you stroll through the flower market, we'll tell you why it is that tulips are associated with Amsterdam and why, despite his talent and fame, the city's most famous painter led such a tragic life. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. Language: English. Narrator: Simon Harry Brooke. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/sp/mpcg/000001/sp_mpcg_000001_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Lisbon: mp3cityguides Walking Tour , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 68min

  We start at the Alfama, the oldest part of Lisbon where the castle is situated. Your downloadable tour of Lisbon will tell you about the great Portuguese King Alfonso Henriques who took the castle from the Moors and turned it into what was to become the royal palace for over 400 years. We'll explain where the name Alfama comes from and show you the Moorish influence in the area. Our walking tour of Lisbon will then guide you to one of the best views across the river Tagus before leading you down to the city's cathedral, the Sé. We'll tell you what to look out for inside. Recent excavations at the Sé have unearthed some amazing ruins dating back to Roman times and we'll tell you more about them. St Anthony of Padua is a favourite saint of Lisbon and you'll hear about the touching ceremony that Lisboetas, as inhabitants of Lisbon are called, regularly carry out in his honour. Then it's off to a completely new area, the Baixa. The Lisbon earthquake of 1755 completely destroyed most of the city and we'll tell you about the tragic irony that made it particularly devastating. The Marquès de Pombal rebuilt most of Lisbon following the devastation and you'll see what exactly he did as you hear about the details on your audio tour of Lisbon. Our guide to Lisbon then moves on to the Bairro Alto. We'll show you the Igreja de Sao Roque or the church of Saint Roch, the patron saint of plague victims. This church might seem plain on the outside but inside it's a riot of colour and decoration. We'll tell you the extraordinary story of the chapel of St John the Baptist in the Church of Saint Roch. The Elevador de Santa Justa, which is next on your walking tour of Lisbon is one of the remarkable - and very decorative - ways which Lisboetas have devised to get around their city. This takes us to the Rossio district where you'll wander around the great square of Praca Dom Pedro IV as we tell you all about it and point out one of Lis... ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Simon Brooke. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/sp/mpcg/000023/sp_mpcg_000023_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Berlin: mp3cityguides Walking Tour , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 45min

  Historical and cultural walking tours of Europe's finest cities. Dynamic, cosmopolitan, and just a little bit decadent, Berlin is one of the fastest-changing cities in Europe. We'll talk you through its remarkable and often troubled history and show you the vibrant, creative Berlin of today. We start at the magnificent Reichstag and talk about its war-torn history - and its exciting modern incarnation. We then direct you round to the Brandenburg Gate, where we explain not only what you're looking at but we also put this historic symbol of Germany into context. Afterwards, we pay a visit to the new Holocaust Memorial, explain the thinking behind it - and reveal why it's proved to be so controversial. We then wander down Unter den Linden, hear about what the name means, and take a short detour over to Checkpoint Charlie.Then we take in the impressive architecture of Bebelplatz but also talk about the most shameful episode in the square's history - and point out the simple but moving memorial to that awful event that so many visitors miss. After the glorious Berlin cathedral, we finally we arrive at the TV Tower, and we'll tell you why it was such an embarrassment to the Communist regime that built it. We'll also tell you about the coolest bars, restaurants and shops, and show how the past, present, and future converge and sometimes clash in the Berlin of the 21st century. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Simon Harry Brooke. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/sp/mpcg/000005/sp_mpcg_000005_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Prague: mp3cityguides Walking Tour , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 59min

  Historical and cultural walking tours of Europe's finest cities. Moravia, Bohemia, the Holy Roman Empire - Prague has been the capital of various countries, territories and empires over the centuries, and each has left its mark on the architecture and customs of this historic city. With styles ranging from Baroque to Cubist and Romantic to Art Deco, Prague is complex, varied, and constantly changing. We'll show you the bizarre Astronomical Clock - and reveal the tragedy of its creator. We'll point out to you the home of Franz Kafka, master of suspense and paranoia. Take a stroll with us across the famous Charles Bridge as we show you the most interesting and beautiful statues that line it - and hear why we've got the humble egg to thank for this centuries-old historic monument. We'll show you the main sites of the city and tell you all about them. We'll also reveal the coolest restaurants, bars, and shops. Most importantly, we'll help you feel, even after a few hours, that you know Prague and what really makes it - and that famous astronomical clock - tick. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Simon Harry Brooke. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/sp/mpcg/000010/sp_mpcg_000010_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Budapest: mp3cityguides Walking Tour , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 67min

  Historical and cultural walking tours of Europe's finest cities. We'll lead you down Andrassy Avenue, Budapest's Champs Elysées, and tell you about the Opera House and it's curious Masonic significance. The next stop is St Stephen's Basilica, where you'll hear about the right hand of St Stephen and find out what disaster struck this beautiful building just after it was completed. Budapest has Europe's largest synagogue and we'll recall its poignant history and tell you what to look out for during your visit. We'll then move onto the great museum, where you'll hear about the moving speech by Budapest's greatest poet, Sandor Petoffi. After an introduction to the city's vast food market (chicken feet, anyone?), we'll lead you through the elegant Vorosmarty and Roosevelt Squares, over the famous Chain Bridge, which was built by English and Scottish engineers. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Simon Harry Brooke. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/sp/mpcg/000019/sp_mpcg_000019_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Florence Tour: mp3cityguides Walking Tour, Hörbuch, Digital, 80min

  Historical and cultural walking tours of Europe's finest cities... We'll start at the Duomo, Florence's vast cathedral, and tell you not only how the magnificent dome was created but how this remarkable piece of engineering was one of the cornerstones of the Renaissance. Whether you go inside then or wait until later is up to you. Either way, next we'll wander down the Via Calzaiuoli and talk about how the shops around this modern Florentine street relate to the Renaissance and Florence's history. We'll show where Florence's smartest cafés are and then take you into the Palazzo Vecchio, and then the Ponte Vecchio, and explain what all those padlocks on its railings are about. Then, into Oltrarno, and we'll talk about the history of the Palazzo Pitti and its connection with opera as well as explaining what is so vitally important to the history of art about a small fresco in the Brancacci chapel. We'll then point out to you the best and oldest fragrance shop in Florence and show you the vast and sombre Medici chapel. You'll get a great understanding not only of what is what and where to find it in Florence, but also of the history and significance of this great city. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. Language: English. Narrator: Simon Harry Brooke. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/sp/mpcg/000006/sp_mpcg_000006_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Nice: mp3cityguides Walking Tour , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 63min

  Historical and cultural walking tours of Europe's finest cities. It might be one of the world's most popular holiday destinations but Nice has a fascinating history. When they defeated the nearby Barbarians, the ancient Greeks celebrated by calling their city Nikaia after Nike, the goddess of Victory - and ever since Nice has occupied vital position in the Mediterranean as our Nice audio guide explains. As this Nice guide leads you through the street we'll tell you about the Englishman who established the Promenade des Anglais and his compatriot who introduced the noonday gun as well as the tragic story of the Roumanian founder of the celebrated Negresco Hotel. Hidden away amongst the cafes and displays of suntan lotion, your audio guide to Nice will show you the spot where a king, an emperor and a Pope met in Nice to make piece - and promptly fell out again. The composer of great hymns such as Abide with Me died in Nice and our Nice audio guide will point out where. After the vast modern Place Massena, our guide to Nice will show you around the Old Town, Le Vieux Nice with its beautiful flower market where Matisse once lived - and we'll tell you the grim story behind the religious order founded there. Our audio guide to Nice will tell you about the historic cathedral - and point out the best ice cream in town. You'll learn about one of the most intriguing but least well known museums and hear about Garibaldi, the great Italian leader's connection with Nice. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Simon Brooke. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/sp/mpcg/000020/sp_mpcg_000020_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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